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Association Between Dietary Patterns and Dosha-Based Skin Manifestations in Children

Relation Between Dietary Patterns and Dosha-Based Skin Ailments in Children: A Cross-Sectional Study - NIL

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/04/107492
Enrollment
250
Registered
2026-04-02
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

Dr Vaishali Dharashive
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Presence of skin manifestations. 2. Both male and female children. 3. Written informed consent from parents/guardians.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Children with severe systemic illnesses. 2. Children on long-term medications affecting skin health. 3. Children with known food allergies requiring strict dietary restriction. 4. Incomplete or unreliable data.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Correlation between frequency of Dosha-aggravating dietary items (from Food Frequency Questionnaire) and Dosha-specific skin symptom scores.Timepoint: 50 Weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Identification of predominant Dosha involvement (Vata, Pitta, or Kapha) based on scoring of classical Kustha Lakshanas during clinical examination. Correlation between Dosha-aggravating dietary patterns and specific skin manifestations in children using Food Frequency Questionnaire data. Assessment of parental awareness regarding dietary practices and their perceived relationship with children s skin symptoms. Evaluation of the distribution of dietary habits (fast foods, fried foods, dairy combinations, processed foods, etc.) among children presenting with skin complaints. Application of a structured Dosha-based skin and dietary assessment questionnaire for clinical evaluation in pediatric skin conditions.Timepoint: 50 Weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Vaishali Dharashive

Glocal College of Ayurvedic Medical Sciences and Research Centre

murlivaidyaka@yahoo.com9447141281

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026